Capital Springs State Recreation Area
Wisconsin State Recreation Area
HoursOpen 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
Entrance fee$13 / vehicle
CampingYes
Capital Springs State Recreation Area entrance fee
$13 per vehicle — A vehicle admission sticker is required. Daily vehicle admission $13 with Wisconsin plates ($16 out-of-state), $3 for Wisconsin residents 65 and older; 12-month pass $28 / $50. Rates effective Aug. 19, 2025.
Capital Springs State Recreation Area hours
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
Hours as published by Wisconsin DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Capital Springs State Recreation Area
Minutes out of downtown Madison, with a launch on Lake Waubesa, campsites, and ski and walking trail. The Capital City State Trail ties it to the city and the county bike network; the DNR and Dane County run it between them.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
Camping options
- Standard campsites
Contact
Phone608-224-3730
🎒 Gear up for Capital Springs State Recreation Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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